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REPORT OF PUBLIC HEARING
May 18, 2021
The report of the Public Hearing held as a virtual meeting hosted in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on May 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
ABSENT
Councillor K. Duncan
Appointed Staff
A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer
C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
S. Hartman, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
S. Nichols, Corporate Officer
Other Staff as Required
L. Benson, Senior Policy & Sustainability Analyst
W. Cooper, Planner 1
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
A. Grochowich, Planner 2
A. Kopystynski, Planner 2
M. Vogel, Computer Specialist
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Morden, Councillor Meadus, Councillor Robson,
Councillor Svendsen and Councillor Yousef participated electronically. Acting Mayor
Dueck chaired the meeting from Council Chambers.
Acting Mayor Dueck called the meeting to order. The Corporate Officer explained the procedure
and rules of order of the Public Hearing and advised that the bylaws will be considered further
at the next Council Meeting on May 25, 2021.
The Mayor then called upon Planning Department staff to present the following items on the
agenda:
1) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7688-2020
The current application is to adjust the City's community greenhouse gas emission targets
to align with the world-wide reductions needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees
Celsius.
The Corporate Officer advised that no notices were mailed out in relation to this
application as this is a text amendment and that no correspondence was received on this
item.
L. Benson, Senior Policy & Sustainability Analyst, gave a detailed description providing
information on the application.
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The Acting Mayor called for speakers on first call.
Steve Ranta
Mr. Ranta spoke in favour of the proposed bylaw amendments. He is looking forward to
seeing progress in the next few months on meeting the goals of GHG reduction for both
the municipality and the Province.
Kirk Grayson
Ms. Grayson referenced a line in the staff report provided. She shared information on a
report released by the International Energy Association titled "Net Zero by 2050, A
Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector". She spoke in favour of the adoption by the City
of Maple Ridge of the new GHG reduction targets. She asked for an action plan to meet
and exceed targets under consideration.
The Acting Mayor called for speakers a second and third time.
There being no further comment, the Acting Mayor declared this item dealt with.
2a) 2020-228-RZ, 25629 Bosonworth Avenue
A portion of Lot 5 Section 13 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan EPP75231
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7733-2021
To re-designate the panhandle portion of the lot from Suburban Residential to
Agricultural.
2b) 2020-228-RZ, 25629 Bosonworth Avenue
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7672-2020
To rezone the panhandle portion of the lot, from RS-2 (Single Detached Suburban
Residential) to RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential). The current application is to
allow the panhandle lot to be subdivided off and consolidated with adjacent lands to the
north.
The Corporate Officer advised that 16 notices were mailed out in relation to this
application and that no correspondence was received on this item.
A. Kopystynski, Planner, gave a detailed description providing information on the
application.
The Acting Mayor called for speakers three times.
There being no comment, the Acting Mayor declared this item dealt with.
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3a) 2018-041-RZ, 11621, 11607 and 11633 Burnett Street
Parcel "A" (Reference Plan 13279) Lot 1 Section 17 Township 12 New Westminster
District Plan 12316; Lot 1 Except Firstly: Parcel "B" (Explanatory Plan 12951) Secondly:
Parcel "A" (Reference Plan 13279) Section 17 Township 12 New Westminster District
Plan 12316; Lot 2 Section 17 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 12316.
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 772~2021
To amend the Town Centre Area Plan Schedule 1 from Low-Rise Apartment and
Conservation to Conservation and Low-Rise Apartment, and to Amend Schedule C to add
to Conservation and to remove from Conservation, to reflect ground truthing and to
achieve a habitat balance and accommodate a six (6) storey apartment building with
underground parking.
3b) 2018-041-RZ, 11621, 11607 and 11633 Burnett Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7 44~2018
To rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment
Residential). The current application is to permit the future construction of an apartment
building containing approximately 57 units, in a six (6) storey building.
The Corporate Officer advised that 112 notices were mailed out in relation to this
application and that no correspondence was received on this item.
A. Kopystynski, Planner, gave a detailed description providing information on the
application.
The Acting Mayor called for speakers on first call.
Kirk Grayson
Ms. Grayson asked whether there is a provision for bike parking in the parkade.
The Director of Planning confirmed that provisions for bike parking have been included.
The Acting Mayor called for speakers on second and third call.
There being no further comment, the Acting Mayor declared this item dealt with.
4a) 2018-430-RZ, 23717 and 23689 Fern Crescent
The East Half of Lot 15 South East Quarter Section 28 Township 12 New Westminster
District Plan 2637; West Half Lot 15 South East Quarter Section 28 Township 12 New
Westminster District Plan 2637.
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7730-2021
To amend Schedule "A", Chapter 10.3, Part VI , A -Silver Valley, Figure 2; from
Conservation, Medium/High Density Residential and Eco-Cluster to Medium/High Density
Residential and Conservation and to Amend Figure 4 -Trails/Open Spaces of the Silver
Valley Area Plan to Remove from Conservation and to add to Conservat ion, adjusting land
use designations to fit site conditions.
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4b) 2018-430-RZ, 23717 and 23689 Fern Crescent
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7520-2018
To rezone from RS-2 (Single Detached Suburan Residential) to RM-1 (Low Density
Townhouse Residential). The current application is to permit the future construction of a
35 unit townhouse development.
The Corporate Officer advised that 23 notices were mailed out in relation to this
application and that correspondence expressing opposition or concern with the
application was received from Bin Chen, Heather Sartorius, Emily Robertson, Andrew
Gluck, Ethan Mlot and Anita Fedorak.
W. Cooper, Planner, gave a detailed description providing information on the application.
The Acting Mayor called for speakers on first call.
John Vozza
Mr. Vozza expressed concern with the continuation of densification in the area and asked
whether there are similar projects such as this application planned. He also raised
concern related to a limited ability to evacuate the area via Fern Crescent in case of a
disaster. He asked if infrastructure to address an evacuation route is being planned. The
General Manager Engineering Services spoke on various plans being considered to
manage access in and out of the area.
Mr. Vozza referred to the conservation areas within the proposed application and
requested clarification on the changes to those areas. The Director of Planning provided
clarification on the adjustments to conservation areas.
Mr. Vozza is opposed to the application. He clarified that he is opposed to any further
development until infrastructure is in place to deal with problems in the area.
Anna Willis
Ms. Willis is opposed to the application and echoed the comments made by the previous
speaker. She expressed concern with the impact of an additional 35 homes on traffic in
the area and invited all to observe traffic on Fern Crescent in the mornings and
afternoons. She reiterated that infrastructure is not in place to support more people in
the area. Ms. Willis referred to the Official Community Plan of thirty-seven years ago and
the indication of a second crossing at 240 Street at that time. She is not opposed to
greater density however feels it is dangerous to continue to do so due to a lack of
infrastructure, particularly an evacuation route. She also expressed concern with the
impact on Yennadon School of more children coming from the proposed development.
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Jody Squires
Mr. Squires identified himself as a local area realtor. He spoke on changes in the area,
growth based on the Official Community Plan, downturns in the economy and price
increases in housing in the Silver Valley and surrounding areas. He is in favour of the
application. Mr. Squires spoke favourably on the affordability of the proposed
townhouses. He did not feel the proposed development will impact the local school as
the units are meant for mature families. He reiterated that the project will promote
affordability and encompassed all within the natural area including stream protections.
Edmond Melnychuk
Mr. Melnychuk identified himself as one of the property owners involved in the
development. He spoke in favour of the application and provided positive comments
towards the developers as well as City staff on planning work done on the proposed
development. Mr. Melnychuk also commented on the traffic situation indicating that he
felt the traffic congestion is seasonal and also related to drop off times at the local school.
The Acting Mayor called for speakers on second call.
Anna Willis
Ms. Willis requested information from staff on plans for a bridge across 240 Street to
provide better access to the area.
The General Manager Engineering Services outlined work, past and present, done on
advancing the plan for such a crossing.
Ms. Willis asked whether Council is having discussions on how many more developments
will be allowed before that access is provided.
John Vozza
Mr. Vozza asked whether there are any other options around an arterial route other than
240 Street to get out the area. He expressed concern that Fern Crescent is the only way
out.
The General Manager Engineering Services spoke on options viewed by staff.
Mr. Vozza expressed concern from a stand point of a natural disaster that there is no
alternate route out of the area and questioned why the City is not moving more actively
on the 240 Street option. He feels it is irresponsible to offer only one way in and out of
an area.
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Lynn Potter
Ms. Potter identified herself as a long time resident of Fern Crescent. She spoke on
further development in the area and on two properties in the area which have recently
been sold for development of townhouses. She expressed concern with traffic and
wished to clarify that traffic is not just a concern during summer but has extended to other
seasons. She also expressed concern with the impact on parking, particularly on Fern
Crescent near the 'hot rocks' area which she contends is already a dangerous area. She
asked if this application has tandem parking or side by side parking.
The Director of Planning advised that there is no tandem parking planned for the
development.
Ms. Potter reiterated her concern with the impact of increased traffic particularly on
parking.
The Acting Mayor asked for speakers on third call.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
5a) 2018-335-RZ, 12010 232 Street and 23223 Dewdney Trunk Road
Lot 1 Section 21 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 59958;
Lot "A" Except: Parcel "One" (Explanatory Plan 10920) Section 21 Township 12 New
Westminster District Plan 6345.
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7638-2020
To amend Section 6.3.5, Commercial Node, to re-designate a portion of the subject
properties (23223 Dewdney Trunk Road) from Urban Residential to Commercial.
5b) 2018-335-RZ, 12010 232 Street and 23223 Dewdney Trunk Road
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7501-2018
To rezone from C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) and RS-1 (Single Detached Residential)
to C-2 (Community Commercial). The current application is to permit the future
construction of a two storey mixed use commercial development.
The Corporate Officer advised that 72 notices were mailed out in relation to this
application and that correspondence expressing opposition or concern with the
application was received from Susie Lin Dodge and Jamie Dodgson.
W. Cooper, Planner, gave a detailed description providing information on the application.
The Acting Mayor called for speakers three times.
There being no comment, the Acting Mayor declared this item dealt with.
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6) 2017-231-RZ, Assisted Living Residences in Residential Areas
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7723-2021
The current application is to permit and regulate all classes of Assisted Living Residence
as a use in the RS-1, RS-1a, RS-1c, RS-1d, RS-2 and RS-3 zones, with a base density of 3
residents per building, and to provide a Density Bonus allowing a maximum of up to 10
residents per building for all classes of Assisted Living Residence on certain conditions,
including that the owner enter into a housing agreement with the City.
The Corporate Officer advised that no notices were mailed out in relation to this
application as it is a text amendment and that no correspondence was received on this
item.
A. Grochowich, Planner, gave a detailed description providing information on the
application.
The Acting Mayor called for speakers three times.
There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
Having given all those persons whose interests were deemed affected by the matters contained
herein a chance to be heard, the Mayor adjourned the Public Hearing at 8:24 p.m.
Certified Correct
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